{"product_id":"9780008306090","title":"Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA heart-breaking and hilarious memoir about the author’s fight to be true to themself\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWINNER OF THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWINNER OF A SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmrou knew they were gay when, aged ten, they first laid eyes on Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone. It was love at first sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmrou’s parents weren’t so happy…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom that moment on, Amrou began searching in all the wrong places for ways to make their divided self whole again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife as a Unicorn is a hilarious yet devastating story of a search for belonging, following the painful and surprising process of transforming from a god-fearing Muslim boy to a queer drag queen, strutting the stage in seven-inch heels and saying the things nobody else dares to ….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Life as a Unicorn, Amrou Al-Kadhi explores the intersection of religion, particularly Islam, and the LGBTQ+ community, providing a unique perspective on the challenges faced by transgender individuals. The book, a top-rated autobiography, delves into the complexities of family relationships and societal prejudice, making it a must-read for those interested in social studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Crystal Rasmussen (Diary of a Drag Queen), Bernardine Evaristo (Manifesto), Fox Fisher (Trans Britain), Akwaeke Emezi (Dear Senthuran), and Matthew Todd (Pride).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amrou Al-Kadhi, Read by Amrou Al-Kadhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889473409173,"sku":"9780008306090","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008306090_962387c3-0db0-4851-bfa4-95cf516b448b.jpg?v=1776888570","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008306090","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}